Manchester United win for the fourth time

Manchester United’s revival under Michael Carrick continued in emphatic fashion as the Red Devils secured their fourth consecutive Premier League victory, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2–0 at Old Trafford on Saturday. The result not only underlined United’s growing confidence and tactical clarity, but also marked a significant milestone in a season that had previously lacked sustained momentum.

Prior to this run, United had managed a maximum of three consecutive league wins only once during the campaign. Carrick’s calm authority on the touchline, combined with a renewed intensity on the pitch, has clearly reshaped the side’s identity. Against a traditionally strong Tottenham outfit, United delivered a disciplined and mature performance that balanced control, patience, and clinical finishing.

The match turned decisively within the opening half-hour. Tottenham suffered a major setback when Argentine defender Cristian Romero was shown a straight red card for a dangerous challenge on Casemiro. The dismissal reduced the visitors to ten men and shifted the momentum firmly in United’s favour. From that moment, Spurs struggled to contain the hosts’ pressure and movement across midfield.

United had shown attacking intent from the very start. Inside the first 35 seconds, Bryan Mbeumo found himself in space but dragged his effort wide. In the 11th minute, Casemiro unleashed a powerful strike from distance, forcing Tottenham’s goalkeeper into a sharp save that signalled United’s dominance. The breakthrough arrived in the 38th minute when Mbeumo redeemed his early miss, rising sharply to convert from a corner and give the home side a deserved lead.

After the interval, United continued to dictate proceedings. Twice the ball found the net only for the goals to be ruled out for offside, but the hosts did not lose focus. Tottenham, increasingly stretched and short of options, retreated deeper as United probed for a second goal to seal the contest.

That decisive moment came in the 81st minute. Diogo Dalot delivered a precise cross into the penalty area, and captain Bruno Fernandes met it with a composed first-time finish, doubling the lead and effectively ending the contest. The goal capped a commanding performance from Fernandes, who led by example with both creativity and work rate.

This victory has significant implications for the league table. Manchester United now sit fourth, strengthening their position in the race for Champions League qualification. Tottenham, by contrast, remain mired in inconsistency, with defensive lapses and disciplinary issues continuing to undermine their campaign.

Premier League Standings (After 25 Matches)

As United’s confidence grows with each passing week, Carrick’s side increasingly resemble a team capable of sustaining a top-four challenge. For Tottenham, however, the defeat raises fresh questions about discipline, defensive organisation, and their ability to compete against the league’s elite.